Operate A Personal

Computer 2
Unit Code : ITICOR0231A
ELEMENT 1: INITIATE COMPUTER
SYSTEM

Essentially computers do only four things: These four basic functions are
responsible for everything computers do.
• Receive input
• Process information
• Produce output
• Store information
Computer - a programmable electronic machine that takes in data and
instructions (input), works with the data (processing) and puts out
information (output).
 Computer System

Application Software System Software

Application Software also referred to as System software is a type of computer
end-user programs or only an app. It is program that provides a platform to
software capable of dealing with user run computer’s hardware and
inputs and help users to complete the computer application to utilize system
task. It is programmed for simple as well resources and solve their computation
as complex tasks. It is either installed or problem. The system software is
accessed online. Examples of Application installed on your computer when you
software are: install your operating system.
Word processing software, Spreadsheets
software, Presentation e.g. Text editor,
There are three essential ingredients of any computer system:
• Hardware
• Peripherals
• Software
Hardware - Consists of the microprocessor (the computer’s brain), the memory and
the input or output connections which get data in and out of the microprocessor.
Peripherals - Are the devices that allow us to communicate with the computer. .
Peripheral devices can be external -- such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external zip
drive or scanner -- or internal, such as a CD-ROM, CD-R or internal modem. Internal
peripheral devices are often referred to as integrated peripherals
Software – Also called computer program, is essential to make the system work.
Without software a computer can do nothing

Software is often divided into two categories:

IDENTIFY HARDWARE COMPONENTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
Every computer system contains hardware components that specialize in each of these four
functions:
• Input devices - feed data into the computer. The keyboard is the most common input device.
Other input devices include pointing devices like the mouse and trackball.
• Output devices - produce output through two main types of devices: monitor screens for
immediate visual output and printers for permanent paper output.
• A processor or central processing unit (CPU) - processes information, performs all the
necessary arithmetic calculations and make decisions based on information values. The CPU is,
in essence, the computer’s “brain.”
• Memory and storage devices - used to store information, but they serve different purposes.
The computer’s memory (sometimes called primary storage) is used to store programs and
data that need to be instantly accessible to the CPU. Storage devices (sometimes called
secondary storage), including disks and tape drives, serve as long-term repositories for data. A
storage device such as disk drive can be considered as a combination of input and output
 ELEMENT 2: USE KEYBOARD AND EQUIPMENT

Computer keyboards are similar to electric typewriter

keyboards except that they contain additional keys. The keys
are often classified as follows:
• Alphanumeric keys – letters and numbers
• Punctuation keys – comma, full- stop, semicolon, etc.
• Special keys – function keys, control keys arrow keys, cap
lock keys, etc.
Keyboard - an input device consisting of a set of typewriter-
like keys that enables you to enter data into a computer.
The diagram below illustrates the three different types of keyboard.
3 types of keyboard
If you work long hours at the computer you run the risk of computer-related health problems.
There are three main problems:
Pain and discomfort in the arms and hands
Fatigue and stress
Eye-sight related disorders
Keyboarding has been linked to occurrences of repetitive-stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel
syndrome, a painful affliction of the wrist and hands that comes from repeating the same
movements over long periods.
Ergonomics – a science that is concerned with designing work environments that allow people
and things to interact efficiently, safely and comfortably.
One branch of ergonomics deals with designing furniture that avoids causing backaches and
muscle cramps. In the computer industry, ergonomics plays an important role in the design of
monitors and keyboards. Ergonomic studies suggest preventive measures you can take to
protect your health as you work with computers. Another term for ergonomics is human
engineering.
 ELEMENT 3: NAVIGATE AND MANIPULATE DESKTOP
ENVIRONMENT

• Title bar - Horizontal bar at the top of a window that holds

the window's name.
• Menu bar - Bar located directly under the title bar that
lists the available menus.
• Minimize button - Button on the left of the three buttons
located at the right side of the title bar.
• Maximize button - Button in the middle of the three
buttons located at the right side of the title bar. Once this
is clicked, it enlarges a window to its greatest possible
size. When a window is maximized, the Maximize button is
replaced by the Restore button.
Elements Of A
Window
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Element of a window MS Word

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Ergonomics

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Proper way of using the keyboard

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